Home-based phototherapy;
Narrowband ultraviolet B;
Psoriasis;
Eczema;
Vitiligo;
Tanning beds;
EARLY MYCOSIS-FUNGOIDES;
CHRONIC HAND ECZEMA;
B PHOTOTHERAPY;
DOUBLE-BLIND;
PSORIASIS;
MODERATE;
TRIAL;
METHOXSALEN;
COMBINATION;
ACITRETIN;
D O I:
10.1016/j.det.2019.09.001
中图分类号:
R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
学科分类号:
100206 ;
摘要:
Phototherapy is an effective treatment for multiple dermatoses. However, patient inconvenience and poor access to office-based phototherapy may jeopardize adherence and treatment outcome. Home phototherapy offers a convenient, accessible, and effective therapy. We describe the history of home phototherapy, the devices available, and associated costs. A literature review used PubMed. Keywords included: "home phototherapy," "tanning beds," "narrowband ultraviolet B." In a randomized control trial, home phototherapy had similar efficacy to office-based phototherapy. Home phototherapy is associated with significant cost savings treatment and increased adherence. Home phototherapy should be considered for its economic value, good tolerability, adherence, and efficacy.